Local notes and incidents from the week
Readable items include social visits in McNabb and Pekin, a German fugitive scam alert, the Murphy estate claims, fashion and hair remarks, a record oat movement in Chicago, Paxton Canning Co. losses, a buggy accident injuring Miss Brockman, insurance activities of Oliver Eckburg, and warnings on infantile paralysis control. Also reported are weather-related stock losses, Spring Lake warehousing changes, and traffic auto accidents near Galea crossing and Sterling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Kinnear
Ebria
Mrs."Carpenter
Elsier
Alfred ‘Batzin
South Whitefield
Nepal
Havana
Charles.Motter
Kiemn
Bert Smith
McNabb
Wyoming Fair
Sutoresep
Elgin
Tenois
Jamies B.murphy
Andrew—J.—Ryan
Imore
Chicago
Paxton ~Canning~Co
Merde’Brockman
Henry Brown
Oliver N. Eckburg
Nels 2
Doelzer
Fife Insurance
Equitable Life Insurance Society
Spring Lake Plain
Smith-Hippen Co
Pekin
WNT
Spring Lake
St Clair-Brake
Exec
State Board of Health
P. H Hunt
Henry
Galesbirgt
Denver
Kirkwood
Sterling
a.Northwestern
Big Republican rally set for 16th district in Lacon
The Republican Central Committee of Marshall County plans a large rally for the 16th district at the Course House grounds in Lacon on Sept 1 during the Old Settlers Picnic. Senator Billy Mason will headline with other candidates including Richard J. Barr and Howard Jayne, and local bands will perform after speeches beginning at 2 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
sRepublican Central’ Committee
Marshall County
Old Marshal County
Republcans
Lacan
Rank
L. Smith
TlHnois
Smith
Billy Mason
Mason
Chautauqua
Hut
Richard J. Barr
Howard Jayne
Hera
Lacon
Woolen Mill
Nough
Wvill
Busindas
Meir
Toluca
Prof. Hoover
Chicago
Kildaré
Marshall “County
Committee- of -Arrang
Timothy Slattery
Medil McCormick
Frank Smith
J. W. Graff
Peoria
Hilton
Clfford Treland
Vere
Concrebse
IV Graff
Hiltons
Simon E. Lantz
Wn Hunt
C M. Turner
C. KH
Carmon County
Circuit Clark
Rtoc
Woody Black
W “Ty Thomas
W. C. Thierry
To Tuch
Death of Andrew Morse in Ludlow Missouri
Andrew Morse, born July 10 1846 in Ba a Germany, died after months of illness in Ludlow Missouri aged 71 years 1 month and b days. He married Eva Eichhorn in Lacon Illinois in 1869. she died 1814. Surviving children include Dr George Morse Henry N Morse Margaret A Gall John L Morse Sarah E Crqmpton Sophia A Roberts and others. Funeral conducted by Rev Rucker and Rev Snider from Lutheran church with M W A involvement. burial beside his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pa Ene Morse
Baa
Germany
Ludlow
Eva C. Eichhorn
Lacon
Ill
George Morse
Henry N. Morse
Henry
Margaret A. Gall
Hennepin
John L. Morse
Sarah E Crqmpton
Sophia A. Roberts
Ottumwa
Kristien A. Morse
Julius F. Maria
Ded
Tucumcan
New Mexico
John
Alice
Lutheran Church
Iowa
Missouri
Rucker
Snider
M. 2D
Warvices
Chearge
Monroe
School Opens Sept 4 With Ready Staff
School opens September 4 with the high school repaired and teachers engaged for the year. It remains undecided whether the new Township High school will use the present building this year. The staff includes Superintendent W E King Principal Miss Emma Panzer Assistant Principal Mrs Carrie Carpenter Assistant Principal Mr Marion B Comstock Music Domestic Science and Sewing Mrs Emma Cornell High School and Eighth Grade Miss Edith Morgan Sixth and Seventh Grades Miss Mary Stephens Fourth and Fifth Grades Miss May Third Grade Miss Alice Gilpin Second Grade Miss Violet Ballewegs First Grade Miss Gertrude Bickerman Janitor Frank Barker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Township High School
Eajty
W. E. King
Emma Panzer
Carrie Carpenter
Marion B. Comstock
Emma ~ Cornell
Firact
Gertrude Bicker
Frank Barker
Visitors Arrive by Boat as City Plans Welcome Efforts
Henry urges a formal welcome program for river visitors drawn to the city by boat trips of 600 to 1000 people. A committee will greet guests and coordinate merchant decorations while civic bodies supply autos to tour beauty spots and residences. Officials estimate visitors spend thousands of dollars each season benefiting the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EoWelcome
Eivic
Commercircl Club
Bue’tizens
Thoss
Telegraph Rates Reduced for Henry Merchants by Western Union
Commercial Club secures lower telegraph charges for Henry by Western Union. J. J. Barney, club president, and the Chillicothe and Henry Telephone managers arranged inbound message reversal and improved accommodations at night. Messages will now be sent to Chillicothe and inbound from Peoria at reduced combined costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Western Union
Henrymercial
J. J. Barney
Chillicothe
Henry
Wilson and Morgan Tie the Knot at Whitefield
The wedding took place Tuesday evening at 8 o clock August 22 1916 at the Methodist parsonage with Rev J B Mercer officiating. Groom Guy T Wilson of Whitefield and bride Illa D Morgan of Henry are described as upstanding and educated. They will begin life on the Wilson homestead amid many well wishes from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Homestead
Havana girl swims ten miles down Illinois river
Miss Helen Sloan, 17, Havana's champion swimmer, entered Quiver Bearinrein Gay at 3 o'clock and swam to the lower East Matzani lake, aided by her father in a canoe. She covered over 10 miles in four hours despite river bends and steamers, mainly using side and breast strokes. Jane assisted to get her into the canoe after the swim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Sloan
Havana
Quiver “Bearinrein
Illinois River
Matanzai Lake
Miss Sloan
Jane
Engraving of Lord's Last Supper Framed for Local Resident
A beautiful engraving of the Lord's Last Supper is framed for Mrs. Peter Etscheidt by G. E. Fenwick. The walnut frame features imitation inlay and a glass pane, marking the piece as a notable work of art in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Etscheidt
G. E. Fenwick
Band Concert Program for Central Park August Evening
Concert program lists pieces like Overture Superba and La Paloma. Conducted by J L Greenawald with performances by W Dalby and others. Scheduled for next Tuesday night in Central Park with a list of band selections and performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Park
Cordinator
L. Greenawald
Superba
W. Dalby Venala
Missing Ruth Harris Found Drowned Near Spring Street
Ruth Harris an 18 year old stenographer who vanished from her Peoria home Monday morning was found later Monday in a ditch near a sewer opening at Spring Street. Charles Shull and Arthur Mackey fisharmer found the body after about 20 minutes of dragging. Her movements after wandering from home and last sighting near Rock Island tracks on Spring Street are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Harris
Peoria
Spring Street
Charles Shull
Arthur Mackey
Rock Island Tracks
Pring Street
Rock Island
Taylorville hosts beef breeders and Chautauqua plans
Members of the Iinola Live-Stock Breeders association hear Prof. H. P. Rusk of Haineis University on Baby Beef. Dr. A T Peters responds to a welcome by Taylorville mayor WW Wright. Chautauqua directors set Leonora Lake lecture at Opera House on Sunday Sept 10 at 2 30 pm. Also noted are Mrs Bhiinto Thoments visiting Riverside farm with daughter Mrs Josep Stafiel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iinola Live-Stock Breeders’ Association
Taylorville
H. P. Rusk
University of
Chautauqua Association
Leonora’ Lake
Opera House
Uead
Bil
Mra
Bhiinto ‘Thoments
Josep Stafiel
Riverside’ Farm
Temperance Meeting and Sacred Concert At M E Church
The M E Church outlines a 9 45 Sabbath school led by Mrs Wheeler with a men s Bible class at 11 public worship at 7 Epworth League at 8 and a temperance meeting with allied arches. A sacred concert under Harry Seitz led by the choir featured 12 numbers last Sunday to a large congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suday
A. B. Smith
Christian Endeavor
Union Temperance
Sun- Ly
Rea W.” Martin
M. E. Church
Mra
Wm. Wheeler
Epworth League
Harry Seitz
J. J. Mercer
St Joseph's Church Schedules Summer Masses
St Joseph's Church lists Sunday services with first mass at 7 30 a m and second at 9 30 a m during the summer. Week day mass is at 7 90 am. Nay Ir Brannan Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's Church
Nay
Ir. Brannan
Sunday Masses and Sermons Scheduled at 7
The notice lists Sunday services at 7 with English and German sermons. It mentions a mass at 730 a a and a second mass followed by a homily. Rev Fr Andrew Rohaar Pantor appears as a parish official.
Community Outing At Undercliff Sponsored By Miss Ryan
A small group gathered last Thursday afternoon at Undercliff for a children’s outing led by Miss Ryan. Seven attendees including parents and drivers enjoyed swimming rowing and wading while non participants watched with younger siblings amused by popcorn balls and cookies supplied by Mrs John Pieterman. Vehicles provided by owner families facilitated the event and added to the success of the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Undercliff
Ryan
Perents
John Peterman
Mammoth bones found on Charles Renton farm near Plano
Mammoth remains dating from the last Ice Age were unearthed on the Charles Renton farm seven miles west of Plano. About 150 bones indicate a tall animal, with preservation puzzling geologists due to shallow ground and past wet conditions. Similar skeletons have been found nearby. The report also notes a separate postal dispute involving the International Automobile League of Buffalo and a party trip by Mr and Mrs Charles E Johnson and Mary Morrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Renton
Plano
Fta Oide
Plana
Morrie
United States
International Automobile League of
Buffalo
N. Y
Ottawa
Marshall County
Tte
Charlies E. Johnson
Mary Morrison
Personal notices and social tidbits from Peoria area
Adrift clippings show visits and calls in Peoria and nearby towns. Notes mention Roy Powell visiting, Mrs Camp and daughter in Chillicothe, band dance attendance, W C Black and family en route, Dick Joles on business to St Louis, and Emma Nildon in Chicago. Local commerce, printing services, health notice, and a large Eureka club excursion are included alongside miscellaneous community updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Powell
Peoria
Travis
Camp
Chilticaphe
Glenwood
Misaas McMahon
Arid
Bernadgette Hanley
Lacon
W.c-Black
Chicago
Dick Joles
St. Louis
Montauk
Marcella
Jock
Emma Nildon
Wenona
Marshall’ County
State ‘Board of Health
Gillespie
Eureka Commercial Club
Verne
Swain
Halton B. Cox
Newee
Man of
Mark ‘Boatman
Tekite
Ee Mengd-Dattie
Coriinth
Gente Ros
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Tovéi
Neacetes
Migs Victorix
Margaret ‘Glenn
Harney
Katherine Wallace
Halbleib
Andrew Morse
St. Mary's Church
Rock River
Edward McHuegill
Byron
Pti Bhett
Gratha-Wade
York
Coogan Place
Bluffs
Mossville
W. J. Connors
Mexico
West
Roy Sinclair
Glesburz
Zoo
Walnut Grove
LL Ty Vala
Cuff Green
C. A’ PhilHpa
Gregory
Horace Woot
Cyrus Ragan
Princeville
Central Hitness Light Co
Livingston
Woodford
Walnut Grovg
Dulvedy
Idzepl Caley
Cherryvole
Kas
Tor Karine
Elmer Morteh
Roy’ Rowe
Cherryvale
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